Public Health Section Chief

State of Connecticut•Hartford, CT

10h•Hybrid

About The Position

The State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking qualified candidates for Public Health Section Chief for the Facility Licensing and Investigations Section (FLIS), within the Regulatory Affairs Branch. This is an exciting and dynamic leadership position which oversees approximately 70 professional and support staff dedicated to ensuring high quality and safe health care. The Section Chief will oversee the unit within the Department of Public Health responsible for facility licensing and investigating complaints related to health care facilities regulated by the DPH. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with DPH Facility Licensing and Investigations Section must be free of outside employment that may conflict with the role they are offered. This will be reviewed by Human Resources prior to start date.

Requirements

Three (3) years of experience in a supervisory capacity in an organization with programmatic and/or regulatory responsibilities for promoting or protecting public health.
For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Health Program Supervisor, Supervising Nurse Consultant, Child Care Licensing Supervisor, Epidemiologist 4, Environmental Protection Supervising Environmental Analyst, Supervising Environmental Engineer or Supervising Environmental Sanitarian.
One (1) year of experience as a Public Health Services Manager may be substituted for the General Experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing large teams, with the ability to apply established management principles and best practices effectively
Experience overseeing and administering programs related to public health
Experience delivering clear and effective oral and written communications, including presenting to large audiences and serving as a subject matter expert
Experience with developing, implementing and evaluating healthcare policy, laws, regulations and licensure procedures
Experience managing a large or complex operation responsible for healthcare regulation and enforcement

Responsibilities

Directs staff and operations of large, multi-faceted health services programs at the section level
Coordinates, plans and manages section programs and activities
Develops, implements, communicates and evaluates section policies, procedures, goals and activities
Interprets and administers pertinent laws and regulations
Determines appropriate staffing levels
Directs preparation of section budget
Maintains contacts with individuals within and outside of section who might impact on policy, program or regulatory activities
Determines quality assurance and performance standards for staff
Obtains state and federal funds to maintain and implement programs
Develops and recommends changes to statutes and regulations
Reviews and evaluates legislative proposals and reports on health issues
Directs preparation of statistical studies and required federal reports
Provides testimony at legislative hearings, the courts and public hearings
Addresses professional and lay groups and prepares articles for publication on public health issues
Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection
Performs related duties as required